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Prof. Cristiana Peano
Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences, Università degli Studi di Torino, 10124 Torino TO, Italy

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0 Agroecology
0 Biodiversity conservation
0 Sustainability assessment of food environmental and social sustainability
0 Landscape conservation and development
0 Circular economy, postharvest thecnologies, fruit quality

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Journal article
Published: 08 June 2021 in Diversity
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Rural development policies today include significant directions towards ecological transition and sustainability. Biodiversity plays a fundamental role, especially in fragile environments. The North African oases, for example, are socio-ecological structures with delicate balances in terms of natural resources, where the activation of participatory conservation approaches appears today to be very useful, aiming at long-lasting results. This type of approach was applied in the oasis of El Hamma, in Tunisia. The socio-ecological analysis was carried out through semi-structured interviews with different stakeholders of the oasis. The results were used to activate focus groups and to identify, in a participatory way, a conservation strategy for the species and the varieties at risk of erosion or disappearing. From this research, a wide spread of non-traditional date palm and vegetables emerged in a very diverse social context. These products were recognized as highly significant in terms of traditional knowledge by all stakeholders. Therefore, a Maison des semences and a public conservation center for perennial species were created, representing the first step of a participatory conservation model. Seeds of 11 traditional annual species, 10 date palm varieties and, in perspective, many other fruit species and vegetable varieties have been introduced into conservation.

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Cristiana Peano; Stefania Caron; Mohamed Mahfoudhi; Khouloud Zammel; Houda Zaidi; Francesco Sottile. A Participatory Agrobiodiversity Conservation Approach in the Oases: Community Actions for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Fragile Areas. Diversity 2021, 13, 253 .

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Cristiana Peano, Stefania Caron, Mohamed Mahfoudhi, Khouloud Zammel, Houda Zaidi, Francesco Sottile. A Participatory Agrobiodiversity Conservation Approach in the Oases: Community Actions for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Fragile Areas. Diversity. 2021; 13 (6):253.

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Cristiana Peano; Stefania Caron; Mohamed Mahfoudhi; Khouloud Zammel; Houda Zaidi; Francesco Sottile. 2021. "A Participatory Agrobiodiversity Conservation Approach in the Oases: Community Actions for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Fragile Areas." Diversity 13, no. 6: 253.

Preprint
Published: 20 April 2021
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The object of this work is to report some preliminary results on the mechanical harvesting of blueberry fruits of cv. Cargo® in the Piedmont region, one of the most productive areas of Italy that is specialized for fresh blueberry production. The automatization of harvesting operations could represent a competitive advantage for the investigated area’s blueberries supply chain, but could act as a limitation to maintaining the quality of fresh berries. A prototype machine and a commercial harvester (Easy Harvester®) were compared to manual picking, considering harvest efficiency (share of loss), labor productivity and harvesting cost. In the indicated context, the cost of labor exceeds 2.00 euros per kg of sellable product. The use of the prototype allowed a 37% re-duction of this cost, and the use of the Easy Harvester® allowed a reduction of about two thirds. It should be emphasized that these positive performances do not consider two other aspects: the re-duction in the marketable volume (attributable to losses in the harvest and post-harvest phase), and the reduction in the net sale price by 0.30 euros due to the sorting/selection costs in the ware-house. In this study, we highlight how the transition to mechanical harvesting requires the trans-formation of several farming and warehouse operations, such as new crop varieties, new field configurations, and new packaging processes. However, a possible technical improvement of the Easy Harvester® machine could represent an opportunity for Italian companies in the planning of the production and marketing of berries, involving all actors of the supply chain. Further research on the use of mechanization in the sector must still be continued and supported.

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Luca Brondino; Stefano Massaglia; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Cristiana Peano. Blueberry Mechanized Harvesting: Preliminary Results in the Italian Context. 2021, 1 .

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Luca Brondino, Stefano Massaglia, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli, Cristiana Peano. Blueberry Mechanized Harvesting: Preliminary Results in the Italian Context. . 2021; ():1.

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Luca Brondino; Stefano Massaglia; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Cristiana Peano. 2021. "Blueberry Mechanized Harvesting: Preliminary Results in the Italian Context." , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 02 March 2021 in Insects
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Over the past few years, there has been an increasing interest in the development of alternative pest control strategies to reduce environmental impact. In this contest, exclusion nets have been evaluated as a sustainable alternative to pesticides. In this study, the use of a photoselective exclusion net was investigated in semi-field conditions as a potential strategy to protect nectarine orchards from different pests (i.e., fruit moths, Halyomorpha halys and Drosophila suzukii) in NW Italy. The presence and abundance of pest populations inside and outside the net, as well as the damage they caused on fruits, were evaluated. Moreover, any possible effects of the net on beneficial arthropods, postharvest rots and fruit quality and nutraceutical parameters were considered. The exclusion net significantly reduced pest populations. At harvest, fruit damage caused by Grapholita molesta and H. halys in netted plots was reduced up to 90% and to 78%, respectively, compared with insecticide-treated plots. The exclusion net allowed the production of healthier fruits with a strong reduction of insecticide treatments (up to seven less) and of their related costs without any negative impact on postharvest rots, neither fruit quality nor nutraceutical properties.

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Valentina Candian; Marco Pansa; Karin Santoro; Davide Spadaro; Rossella Briano; Cristiana Peano; Luciana Tavella; Rosemarie Tedeschi. First Multi-Target Application of Exclusion Net in Nectarine Orchards: Effectiveness against Pests and Impact on Beneficial Arthropods, Postharvest Rots and Fruit Quality. Insects 2021, 12, 210 .

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Valentina Candian, Marco Pansa, Karin Santoro, Davide Spadaro, Rossella Briano, Cristiana Peano, Luciana Tavella, Rosemarie Tedeschi. First Multi-Target Application of Exclusion Net in Nectarine Orchards: Effectiveness against Pests and Impact on Beneficial Arthropods, Postharvest Rots and Fruit Quality. Insects. 2021; 12 (3):210.

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Valentina Candian; Marco Pansa; Karin Santoro; Davide Spadaro; Rossella Briano; Cristiana Peano; Luciana Tavella; Rosemarie Tedeschi. 2021. "First Multi-Target Application of Exclusion Net in Nectarine Orchards: Effectiveness against Pests and Impact on Beneficial Arthropods, Postharvest Rots and Fruit Quality." Insects 12, no. 3: 210.

Systematic review
Published: 17 February 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Previous research has suggested that activities such as community gardens could offer a wide range of health benefits. The aim of the article is to systematically review the available literature to analyse the magnitude of the phenomenon, the geographical distribution, and the main characteristics in terms of health outcomes and target populations. The search addresses the question whether the activity in community gardens improves health and well-being outcomes of individuals. From the total amount of 7226, 84 selected articles showed that:(1) up to 50% are published by U.S. universities or institutions; (2) up to 44% of the studies considered “community gardens” as the main activity of the research focus; (3) one-third of the studies included adults; (4) almost 25% of the studies used “general health” as the main outcome when investigating the benefits of community gardens; (5) the percentage of studies that achieved their outcomes was heterogeneous among the different health dimensions. In conclusion, while a certain degree of heterogeneity in the used definition and outcome still exist, community gardens may be a viable strategy for well-being promotion in terms of psychological, social, and physical health and may be considered as an innovative urban strategy to promote urban public health.

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Anna Gregis; Chiara Ghisalberti; Savino Sciascia; Francesco Sottile; Cristiana Peano. Community Garden Initiatives Addressing Health and Well-Being Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Infodemiology Aspects, Outcomes, and Target Populations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1943 .

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Anna Gregis, Chiara Ghisalberti, Savino Sciascia, Francesco Sottile, Cristiana Peano. Community Garden Initiatives Addressing Health and Well-Being Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Infodemiology Aspects, Outcomes, and Target Populations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1943.

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Anna Gregis; Chiara Ghisalberti; Savino Sciascia; Francesco Sottile; Cristiana Peano. 2021. "Community Garden Initiatives Addressing Health and Well-Being Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Infodemiology Aspects, Outcomes, and Target Populations." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1943.

Journal article
Published: 17 July 2020 in Agriculture
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Globally, almond production is experiencing a growing trend thanks to a strong interest in the health, gastronomic, and industrial properties that are linked to the fruits and their derivatives. After a constant and marked decline in the second half of the last century, the Mediterranean Basin is thoroughly reassessing this crop, which provides significant results with a modern orchard management. The opportunity determined by the transition from traditional to modern systems have increased the interest in evaluating the different environmental impacts of the two cultivation models that still coexist today. In this work, through the application of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and an economic assessment approach with an in-depth analysis related to the cultivation cycle and the use of resources, the role played by each factor involved in production was determined. Overall, the Greenhouses Gases (GHG) emissions in modern farms are higher (Global Warming Potential (GWP) 0.224 kg CO2 eq.) than those in traditional farms (GWP 0.182 kg CO2 eq.). Regarding the economic assessment, it appears relevant that the modern almond model in the full production phase guarantees significantly higher margins (+84%).The perception of the importance attributed to evaluating economic and environmental aspects by different stakeholders shows relevant differences in the approach coming from growers, dealers, and governmental institutions allows the investigators to positively underline the current innovation in almond orchard systems considering the balance between fruit production and the conservation of environmental resources.

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Francesco Sottile; Stefano Massaglia; Cristiana Peano. Ecological and Economic Indicators for the Evaluation of Almond (Prunus dulcis L.) Orchard Renewal in Sicily. Agriculture 2020, 10, 301 .

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Francesco Sottile, Stefano Massaglia, Cristiana Peano. Ecological and Economic Indicators for the Evaluation of Almond (Prunus dulcis L.) Orchard Renewal in Sicily. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (7):301.

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Francesco Sottile; Stefano Massaglia; Cristiana Peano. 2020. "Ecological and Economic Indicators for the Evaluation of Almond (Prunus dulcis L.) Orchard Renewal in Sicily." Agriculture 10, no. 7: 301.

Journal article
Published: 30 March 2020 in Sustainability
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A growing awareness that highly intensified agricultural systems have made a substantial worldwide contribution to the worsening of the resilience capacity of natural ecosystems has, over the last twenty years, brought general attention to agroecological management models. This aspect is even more evident in industrial agriculture, which is based on the use of multiple chemical products derived from non-natural synthesis. In more developed countries, a new idea of ecology linked to agricultural production has been increasingly developed and, for this reason, there has been a greater diffusion of differentiated agricultural models taking into consideration the environmental impact of production choices and policies addressed to the conservation of natural resources. In urban agricultural production, it is even more important to adopt resilient production models that, in addition to developing responsible production paths and allowing a positive connection with the needs of consumers, guarantees reasonable and positive behaviors respecting the environment in which most of the urban population lives; in other words, the implementation of goal 12 of the sustainable development goals (SDG #12 Responsible Production and Consumption) of the United Nations. In this work, we report some case studies inspired by the activities carried out by the Slow Food Association in Africa and demonstrate the importance of agroecological models in small-scale agricultural systems, related to the development of school and community gardens in small urban areas of different African countries, as a tool for integrating agricultural activities aimed at social resilience and the conservation of ecosystems.

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Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Chiara Ghisalberti; Francesco Sottile. Pathways for the Amplification of Agroecology in African Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Sustainability 2020, 12, 2718 .

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Cristiana Peano, Stefano Massaglia, Chiara Ghisalberti, Francesco Sottile. Pathways for the Amplification of Agroecology in African Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (7):2718.

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Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Chiara Ghisalberti; Francesco Sottile. 2020. "Pathways for the Amplification of Agroecology in African Sustainable Urban Agriculture." Sustainability 12, no. 7: 2718.

Review
Published: 14 January 2020 in European Journal of Rheumatology
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It has been documented that several major components of air pollution, including trace elements and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, are associated with the prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the impact of air pollution on the SLE disease activity is still elusive. In this paper, we review the current evidence investigating the link between air pollution, especially when measured as PM2.5, and SLE severity and activity. A detailed literature search was applied a priori to the Ovid MEDLINE In-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citation 1986 to present. Presented abstracts from the European League Against Rheumatism and American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association for Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Meetings (2011–2018) were also screened. Out of a total of 1354 papers retrieved from search and references list for detailed evaluation, data from 652 patients with SLE from three studies were analyzed. Two studies had an observational longitudinal design, counting for 348 patients with a follow-up of 24 months and 79 months. Retrieved studies differed for disease activity assessment and air pollution quantifications. Current evidence suggests that variations in air pollution may influence the disease activity in patients with SLE. However, the sample size, methodological biases, and differences across the studies make further research mandatory. Understanding the increased burden of SLE and its complications, not only from a medical, but also from a socio-demographic perspective, including an exposure to pollutants, should have implications for resource allocation and access to subspecialty care.

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Gregory Winston Gilcrease; Dario Padovan; Enrico Heffler; Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Dario Roccatello; Massimo Radin; Maria Josè Cuadrado; Savino Sciascia. Is air pollution affecting the disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? State of the art and a systematic literature review. European Journal of Rheumatology 2020, 7, 31 -34.

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Gregory Winston Gilcrease, Dario Padovan, Enrico Heffler, Cristiana Peano, Stefano Massaglia, Dario Roccatello, Massimo Radin, Maria Josè Cuadrado, Savino Sciascia. Is air pollution affecting the disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? State of the art and a systematic literature review. European Journal of Rheumatology. 2020; 7 (1):31-34.

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Gregory Winston Gilcrease; Dario Padovan; Enrico Heffler; Cristiana Peano; Stefano Massaglia; Dario Roccatello; Massimo Radin; Maria Josè Cuadrado; Savino Sciascia. 2020. "Is air pollution affecting the disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus? State of the art and a systematic literature review." European Journal of Rheumatology 7, no. 1: 31-34.

Journal article
Published: 22 November 2019 in Foods
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Single-cultivar juices may be a valuable way to introduce different versions of a product to the market and obtain price discrimination. To communicate a product’s value, complex characteristics incorporated by each cultivar must be identified. New sensory methods rely on the assessor’s ability to recall attributes; however, the use of objective vocabularies may improve the sensory profiling. This work aimed to profile monovarietal apple juices by using projective mapping (PM) combined with ultra-flash profiling (UFP) supported by a sensory wheel built with a text-mining tool. Samples were also analyzed for physicochemical parameters to provide more information to the assessment. The assessor coordinates from PM were used in multiple factor analysis with confidence ellipses to assess differences among samples. A goodness-of-fit test was applied to select the most meaningful descriptors generated through the UFP test by calculating the expected frequency of choosing a descriptor from the sensory wheel and comparing it with the observed values. The methodology provided a more accurate sensory profile compared to previous research on fresh apples and juices. Elstar, Jonagold, and Pinova were considered as sweet juices, and Gravensteiner was described as sour and astringent, with green-apple notes. Rubinette was described as having a strong taste and cloudy aspect.

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Thais Mendes Da Silva; Daniela Torello Marinoni; Cristiana Peano; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Mendes Da Silva; Torello Marinoni; Roberta Giuggioli. A New Sensory Approach Combined with a Text-Mining Tool to Create a Sensory Lexicon and Profile of Monovarietal Apple Juices. Foods 2019, 8, 608 .

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Thais Mendes Da Silva, Daniela Torello Marinoni, Cristiana Peano, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli, Mendes Da Silva, Torello Marinoni, Roberta Giuggioli. A New Sensory Approach Combined with a Text-Mining Tool to Create a Sensory Lexicon and Profile of Monovarietal Apple Juices. Foods. 2019; 8 (12):608.

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Thais Mendes Da Silva; Daniela Torello Marinoni; Cristiana Peano; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Mendes Da Silva; Torello Marinoni; Roberta Giuggioli. 2019. "A New Sensory Approach Combined with a Text-Mining Tool to Create a Sensory Lexicon and Profile of Monovarietal Apple Juices." Foods 8, no. 12: 608.

Journal article
Published: 13 November 2019 in Foods
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This research explored the preferences and buying habits of a sample of 620 consumers of fresh-cut, ready-to-eat salads. A best–worst scaling approach was used to measure the level of preference stated by individuals regarding 12 attributes for quality (intrinsic, extrinsic and credence) of fresh-cut salads. The experiment was carried out through direct interviews at several large-scale retail outlets in the Turin metropolitan area (north-west of Italy). Out of the total number of questioned consumers, 35% said they did not consume fresh-cut salads. On the contrary, the rest of the involved sample expressed the highest degree of preference towards the freshness/appearance attribute, followed by the expiration date and the brand. On the contrary, attributes such as price, organic certification and food safety did not emerge as discriminating factors in consumer choices. Additionally, five clusters of consumers were identified, whose preferences are related both to purchasing styles and socio-demographic variables. In conclusion, this research has highlighted the positive attitude of consumers towards quality products backed by a brand, providing ideas for companies to improve within this sector and implement strategies to answer the needs of a new segment of consumers, by determining market opportunities that aim to strengthen local brands.

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Stefano Massaglia; Valentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Aurora Bargetto; Francesco Sottile; Cristiana Peano. Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis. Foods 2019, 8, 568 .

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Stefano Massaglia, Valentina Maria Merlino, Danielle Borra, Aurora Bargetto, Francesco Sottile, Cristiana Peano. Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis. Foods. 2019; 8 (11):568.

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Stefano Massaglia; Valentina Maria Merlino; Danielle Borra; Aurora Bargetto; Francesco Sottile; Cristiana Peano. 2019. "Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis." Foods 8, no. 11: 568.

Journal article
Published: 25 October 2019 in Sustainability
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A sustainable future for the community is one of the objectives established by the European Union Agenda 2030. Furthermore, sustainable consumption has been identified as one of the possible trajectories for sustainable development. It is for this reason that food production, distribution and consumption ways cannot be overlooked for sustainability achievement, as well as the consumer’s related perception. In this research the Best–Worst scaling methodology was adopted to explore the priorities declared by a sample of 801 consumers among 12 different sustainability definitions selected from the scientific literature. The choice experiment was carried out through face-to-face interviews during two food and wine events closely related to the sustainability theme in the food sector. The respondents considered as sustainability priority definition the “preservation of natural resources”, followed by “decent working conditions” and “accessibility for everyone to healthy and safe food”. Moreover, 5 consumer’s clusters were identified according to the priorities assigned to the different sustainability definitions, as well as to individuals socio-demographic characteristics. The description of the priorities assigned by the clusters to the different sustainability definitions have also been described as guidelines for consumer attitudes towards the different sustainability dimensions (environmental, social, economic and governance).

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Cristiana Peano; Valentina Maria Merlino; Francesco Sottile; Danielle Borra; Stefano Massaglia. Sustainability for Food Consumers: Which Perception? Sustainability 2019, 11, 5955 .

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Cristiana Peano, Valentina Maria Merlino, Francesco Sottile, Danielle Borra, Stefano Massaglia. Sustainability for Food Consumers: Which Perception? Sustainability. 2019; 11 (21):5955.

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Cristiana Peano; Valentina Maria Merlino; Francesco Sottile; Danielle Borra; Stefano Massaglia. 2019. "Sustainability for Food Consumers: Which Perception?" Sustainability 11, no. 21: 5955.

Journal article
Published: 18 July 2019 in Foods
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This study assesses consumer preferences during fruit and vegetable (FV) sales, considering the sociodemographic variables of individuals together with their choice of point of purchase. A choice experiment was conducted in two metropolitan areas in Northwest Italy. A total of 1170 consumers were interviewed at different FV purchase points (mass retail chains and open-air markets) using a paper questionnaire. The relative importance assigned by consumers to 12 fruit and vegetable product attributes, including both intrinsic and extrinsic quality cues, was assessed by using the best–worst scaling (BWS) methodology. The BWS results showed that “origin”, “seasonality”, and “freshness” were the most preferred attributes that Italian consumers took into account for purchases, while no importance was given to “organic certification”, “variety”, or “brand”. Additionally, a latent class analysis was employed to divide the total sample into five different clusters of consumers, characterized by the same preferences related to FV attributes. Each group of individuals is described on the basis of sociodemographic variables and by the declared fruit and vegetable point of purchase. This research demonstrates that age, average annual income, and families with children are all discriminating factors that influence consumer preference and behavior, in addition to affecting which point of purchase the consumer prefers to acquire FV products from.

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Stefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra; Cristiana Peano; Francesco Sottile; Valentina Maria Merlino. Consumer Preference Heterogeneity Evaluation in Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing Decisions Using the Best–Worst Approach. Foods 2019, 8, 266 .

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Stefano Massaglia, Danielle Borra, Cristiana Peano, Francesco Sottile, Valentina Maria Merlino. Consumer Preference Heterogeneity Evaluation in Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing Decisions Using the Best–Worst Approach. Foods. 2019; 8 (7):266.

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Stefano Massaglia; Danielle Borra; Cristiana Peano; Francesco Sottile; Valentina Maria Merlino. 2019. "Consumer Preference Heterogeneity Evaluation in Fruit and Vegetable Purchasing Decisions Using the Best–Worst Approach." Foods 8, no. 7: 266.

Journal article
Published: 27 April 2019 in Sustainability
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The challenge of developing a sustainable production system includes the reduction of emissions, the efficient use of resources, and the transition to renewable energy. The bioeconomy proposes a development model aimed at reducing impacts and risks associated with the use of non-renewable resources considering the life cycle of products. The European Union is promoting products from renewable sources focused on biochemicals and bio-based plastics, which are high added value products when compared to biofuels. The aim of this paper is to consider sustainability in terms of the environmental, economic, and social aspects of use of bio-based plastics in the fruit chain, considering the case study of raspberry supply chains in northwestern Italy. Different analyses (life-cycle assessment (LCA), life-cycle costing (LCC), and externality assessment (ExA)) were used to assess the impacts along the whole chain by means of an integrated approach. The results show that the bio-based plastic scenario has lower environmental and social impacts than the conventional one, whereas the latter is the best choice according to a classic economic approach. The introduction of bio-based plastics as a replacement for traditional plastics in agri-food chains is the first step toward the use of renewable resources with a low impact on society.

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Simone Blanc; Stefano Massaglia; Filippo Brun; Cristiana Peano; Angela Mosso; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli. Use of Bio-Based Plastics in the Fruit Supply Chain: An Integrated Approach to Assess Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2475 .

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Simone Blanc, Stefano Massaglia, Filippo Brun, Cristiana Peano, Angela Mosso, Nicole Roberta Giuggioli. Use of Bio-Based Plastics in the Fruit Supply Chain: An Integrated Approach to Assess Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (9):2475.

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Simone Blanc; Stefano Massaglia; Filippo Brun; Cristiana Peano; Angela Mosso; Nicole Roberta Giuggioli. 2019. "Use of Bio-Based Plastics in the Fruit Supply Chain: An Integrated Approach to Assess Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability." Sustainability 11, no. 9: 2475.

Journal article
Published: 22 January 2019 in Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
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Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Rossella Briano; Claudio Baudino; Cristiana Peano. Post-Harvest Warehouse Management for Actinidia arguta Fruits. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 2019, 69, 63 -70.

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Nicole Roberta Giuggioli, Rossella Briano, Claudio Baudino, Cristiana Peano. Post-Harvest Warehouse Management for Actinidia arguta Fruits. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 2019; 69 (1):63-70.

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Nicole Roberta Giuggioli; Rossella Briano; Claudio Baudino; Cristiana Peano. 2019. "Post-Harvest Warehouse Management for Actinidia arguta Fruits." Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 69, no. 1: 63-70.

Chapter
Published: 18 October 2018 in Alternative Food Networks
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This chapter deals with AFNs’ relationship with the territory and the environment. Two sub-chapters address the environmental implications of AFNs and their territorial implications. The first sub-chapter examines the claims of AFNs’ superiority over conventional chains and presents empirical tests of the different chains’ environmental impact. The second discusses whether and how AFNs can contribute to rebuilding a relationship between consumers and producers at the territorial level.

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Alessandro Corsi; Egidio Dansero; Cristiana Peano. Introduction to Part IV: Environment, Territory, and AFNs. Alternative Food Networks 2018, 247 -250.

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Alessandro Corsi, Egidio Dansero, Cristiana Peano. Introduction to Part IV: Environment, Territory, and AFNs. Alternative Food Networks. 2018; ():247-250.

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Alessandro Corsi; Egidio Dansero; Cristiana Peano. 2018. "Introduction to Part IV: Environment, Territory, and AFNs." Alternative Food Networks , no. : 247-250.

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Published: 18 October 2018 in Alternative Food Networks
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In this chapter, Corsi, Barbera, Dansero, and Peano review the main findings of the research presented in this volume. These findings support the concept of alternativeness as a continuum rather than a dichotomy, due to the heterogeneity of consumers’ and producers’ preferences for private, rival attributes of self-interest or non-rival, altruistic ones. The “degree of alternativeness” can thus be interpreted along two dimensions: the degree of consumers’ preferences for rival vs non-rival goods and the relevance of personal relationships. After presenting the benefits of the interdisciplinary approach, the authors discuss the AFNs’ prospects for scaling up or scaling out. These prospects depend on increases in the criticism of the existing food system and on the demand for attributes such as personal relationships that conventional chains cannot provide.

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Alessandro Corsi; Filippo Barbera; Egidio Dansero; Cristiana Peano. Conclusions: An Interdisciplinary Assessment. Alternative Food Networks 2018, 305 -321.

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Alessandro Corsi, Filippo Barbera, Egidio Dansero, Cristiana Peano. Conclusions: An Interdisciplinary Assessment. Alternative Food Networks. 2018; ():305-321.

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Alessandro Corsi; Filippo Barbera; Egidio Dansero; Cristiana Peano. 2018. "Conclusions: An Interdisciplinary Assessment." Alternative Food Networks , no. : 305-321.

Chapter
Published: 18 October 2018 in Alternative Food Networks
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In alternative as in conventional market channels, environmental sustainability has become increasingly relevant in guiding and orienting consumers’ purchasing behaviour. In the case of fruit and vegetables, where most of the green attributes cannot be verified even after the consumption experience, green consumption takes different context-dependent forms or nuances. This chapter contributes to identifying, analysing, and understanding how green attributes and habits change in farmers’ markets, solidarity purchasing groups, and supermarkets. Our purpose is to discuss the different mechanisms for gathering information about the environmental impact of products and how they can affect consumers’ behaviour in purchasing fruit and vegetables.

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Nadia Tecco; Cristiana Peano. The Environmental Quality Factors Sought by Consumers in Alternative and Conventional Market Channels. Alternative Food Networks 2018, 119 -136.

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Nadia Tecco, Cristiana Peano. The Environmental Quality Factors Sought by Consumers in Alternative and Conventional Market Channels. Alternative Food Networks. 2018; ():119-136.

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Nadia Tecco; Cristiana Peano. 2018. "The Environmental Quality Factors Sought by Consumers in Alternative and Conventional Market Channels." Alternative Food Networks , no. : 119-136.

Chapter
Published: 18 October 2018 in Alternative Food Networks
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This chapter provides an overview of the book, which argues that an interdisciplinary approach should be used to reach a better understanding of (1) consumers’ and producers’ motivations for participating in AFNs, (2) AFNs’ operating mechanisms and the conditions for their sustainability over time, and (3) their impact on the environment and on the local area. Hence, the book starts with a theoretical discussion of AFNs from different disciplinary approaches, proceeding then to analyse them from the consumers’ viewpoint, from the producers’ viewpoint, and in terms of their environmental and geographical impacts. A final chapter deals with future perspectives for AFNs.

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Alessandro Corsi; Filippo Barbera; Egidio Dansero; Cristiana Peano. Introduction. Alternative Food Networks 2018, 3 -8.

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Alessandro Corsi, Filippo Barbera, Egidio Dansero, Cristiana Peano. Introduction. Alternative Food Networks. 2018; ():3-8.

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Alessandro Corsi; Filippo Barbera; Egidio Dansero; Cristiana Peano. 2018. "Introduction." Alternative Food Networks , no. : 3-8.

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Published: 18 October 2018 in Alternative Food Networks
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Growing concern about the conventional food system’s unsustainability has focused attention on AFNs, emphasizing how, over and above the production methods, the technical functions and forms of distribution channels have become more relevant. The notion of ‘environmental quality’ along the entire supply chain has thus become a core feature in characterizing products in AFNs. However, widespread lack of ‘ad hoc research’, distortion from popular/academic discourses, and limits in managing complex umbrella concepts like AFNs and sustainability make it difficult to assess how AFNs’ characteristics translate into sustainability. On the basis of a literature review and empirical findings, this chapter reflects critically on AFNs’ limitations and potential for reducing environmental impact.

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Cristiana Peano; Nadia Tecco; Vincenzo Girgenti. Applied Environmental Sustainability of Fruit and Vegetables in Different Distribution Channels (AFNs and Large-Scale Retail). Alternative Food Networks 2018, 251 -272.

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Cristiana Peano, Nadia Tecco, Vincenzo Girgenti. Applied Environmental Sustainability of Fruit and Vegetables in Different Distribution Channels (AFNs and Large-Scale Retail). Alternative Food Networks. 2018; ():251-272.

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Cristiana Peano; Nadia Tecco; Vincenzo Girgenti. 2018. "Applied Environmental Sustainability of Fruit and Vegetables in Different Distribution Channels (AFNs and Large-Scale Retail)." Alternative Food Networks , no. : 251-272.

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Published: 18 October 2018 in Alternative Food Networks
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In this chapter, Corsi, Barbera, Dansero, Orlando, and Peano present the general theoretical framework for the research described in this volume. They discuss the concept of Alternative Food Networks as presented in the literature and the criteria of “alternativeness” on which it is based (length of the chain, local origin, embeddedness), arguing that the main factor that determines whether a chain can be considered alternative is the quality of the exchange relationship, that is, the fact that in AFNs the exchange is not only a question of selling a commodity for money, but produces benefits in itself. They review the current approaches to AFNs in different disciplines—economics, sociology, geography, anthropology, and environmental sciences—and present the approach followed in this book.

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Alessandro Corsi; Filippo Barbera; Egidio Dansero; Giovanni Orlando; Cristiana Peano. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Alternative Food Networks. Alternative Food Networks 2018, 9 -46.

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Alessandro Corsi, Filippo Barbera, Egidio Dansero, Giovanni Orlando, Cristiana Peano. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Alternative Food Networks. Alternative Food Networks. 2018; ():9-46.

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Alessandro Corsi; Filippo Barbera; Egidio Dansero; Giovanni Orlando; Cristiana Peano. 2018. "Multidisciplinary Approaches to Alternative Food Networks." Alternative Food Networks , no. : 9-46.

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Published: 30 June 2018 in Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
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A chlorine dioxide generating pad has been used as postharvest treatment to maintain the quality and safety of strawberries in two different storage conditions. During the short storage time (3 days at 4°C + 2 days at 20°C) fruit treated with ClO2 maintained better quality parameters, as color, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, anthocyanins, antioxidant capacity and lower values of weight loss. During the long storage time (12 days at 2°C), the parameters related to postharvest quality were generally preserved and the effect of ClO2 was positive to reduce the total yeast and mold, except the last period of the experiment when the ClO2 gas-generating pad was probably exhausted. The sensory evaluation revealed that the sanitization with ClO2 maintained a global positive acceptance in particular during the short storage time. The results suggest that this treatment may be suitable to maintain the quality during short storage and long storage until 8 days and it may be an important alternative sanitizer thanks to the positive action against the yeast and mold without modifying the quality of the strawberries

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Valentina Chiabrando; Nicole Giuggioli; Marco Maghenzani; Cristiana Peano; Giovanna Giacalone. Improving Storability of Strawberries with Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide in Perforated Clamshell Packaging. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 2018, 68, 141 -148.

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Valentina Chiabrando, Nicole Giuggioli, Marco Maghenzani, Cristiana Peano, Giovanna Giacalone. Improving Storability of Strawberries with Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide in Perforated Clamshell Packaging. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 2018; 68 (2):141-148.

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Valentina Chiabrando; Nicole Giuggioli; Marco Maghenzani; Cristiana Peano; Giovanna Giacalone. 2018. "Improving Storability of Strawberries with Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide in Perforated Clamshell Packaging." Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 68, no. 2: 141-148.